Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nimble Obstructionist
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Forgotten Cave
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Astral Drift
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
81%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
80%synergy
Secluded Steppe
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
79%synergy
Drifting Meadow
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
77%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Smoldering Crater
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Remote Isle
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Fluctuator
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Teferi's Ageless Insight
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
71%synergy
Dismantling Wave
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Neutralize
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Drannith Stinger
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Complicate
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Ominous Seas
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
63%synergy
New Perspectives
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Curator of Mysteries
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
62%synergy
The Locust God
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Flourishing Fox
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Containment Construct
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Homunculus Horde
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Drannith Healer
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Mako
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Rooting Moloch
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
The Council of Four
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Detective of the Month
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Splendor Mare
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Jo Grant
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Dragon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Timeless Dragon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Angelsong
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Countervailing Winds
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Starstorm
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Miscalculation
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Zenith Flare
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-28%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Gallant Strike
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Deem Worthy
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Shredded Sails
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Mage's Guile
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Censor
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Rebuild
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Skycrash
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-35%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Clear
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Choking Tethers
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Mental Journey
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Wipe Clean
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Trip Up
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Light
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Rescind
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Don't Blink
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Frantic Search
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Renewed Faith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Akroma's Vengeance
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Decree of Justice
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Slice and Dice
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Sweltering Suns
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Lórien Revealed
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Excavation
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Trade the Helm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Step Through
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Fractured Sanity
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Violent Impact
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Migratory Route
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Stall Out
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Currency Converter
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Bag of Holding
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Valor's Flagship
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Detention Chariot
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Astral Slide
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Cast Out
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Decree of Silence
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Drake Haven
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Shark Typhoon
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Improbable Alliance
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Anointed Procession
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Escape Protocol
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Impact Tremors
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Rift
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Lay Claim
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Warleader's Call
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Ascension
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Footfall Crater
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Flame Blitz
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mana Echoes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Cairn
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Blasted Landscape
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Raugrin Triome
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Island
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Glittering Massif
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Perilous Landscape
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Ash Barrens
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Monastery
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Night Market
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Capital City
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-30%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-34%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-34%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-28%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy